The Great Work of Your Life

A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling

By: Stephen Cope

Narrated by: Kevin Connolly

Discover the deep purpose hidden at the very core of your being

To know your true calling—your dharma, as the yogis say—is perhaps the greatest desire within each of us. And yet, few can say we know our purpose with absolute certainty. Fortunately, there is a time-tested guide—an ancient map—for discovering and fulfilling your unique calling. In The Great Work of Your Life, Stephen Cope walks you through each step of the journey.

Cope teaches that the secrets to unlocking the mystery of your dharma can be found in the spiritual classic, the Bhagavad Gita—a timeless tale about the path to dharma, told through an instructive dialogue between the fabled archer Arjuna and his divine mentor, Krishna. In The Great Work of Your Life, Cope uses Arjuna’s journey as a framework for each of us to discover our own dharma, masterfully weaving together stories of both well-known and ordinary Western lives.

Throughout the book, Cope explores the "Four Pillars of Dharma," or the stages we move through as we fulfill our own true callings. Each pillar is illustrated with riveting true stories, including: Jane Goodall’s ability to follow her heart without question
• The little-known tale of Walt Whitman’s dharma discovery in the second half of life
• How living your purpose can be like training for the Olympics in the story of Susan B. Anthony
• Ludwig van Beethoven’s triumphs over childhood abuse, depression, and going deaf
• Gandhi’s transformation from tongue-tied youth to leader of the Indian independence movement
• Understanding how divine guidance works with the life of Harriet Tubman
• Additional insights and tales from the lives of both famous luminaries and everyday people
"We feel the happiest and most fulfilled when we bring highly concentrated effort to our true calling," teaches Cope. Moving and inspiring, The Great Work of Your Life is a call to action and step-by-step guide for each of us to discover and embrace our dharma.

Get ready to be self saved

Look past the words and feel the concepts. We’re all the same just different bodies. Embrace the abilities to believe that with God, anything is possible.

amazing clarity

This is a must for those who seek expansion and purpose for their life. Hold on to your hat!! It will sweep you into the current of a powerful flow for life. you will be inspired to dig in and become more!!

Great *Examples

I found that in this book, where the author draws comparisons between historical figures and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, they risk oversimplifying their lives by creating a somewhat forced alignment with the ancient text. While this can be an interesting lens, it may give a misleading impression of the Gita's direct influence on these individuals. Still, the book encourages readers to reflect on how timeless philosophical ideas can inspire personal purpose and meaning.

Great book, room for improved pronunciation

This book was fantastic for helping me reflect on what's next and to better understand some of the ideas I've heard introduced in various yoga traditions.

Life changing

This is one of the best I’ve listened to in the self improvement self actualization space. Well paced, interlaced story.